Bruce Springsteen, left, and guitarist Stevie Van Zandt perform at the Blue Cross Arena on Oct. 31. For fans in row Z, it was hard to tell them apart.

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ABBY USCHOLD
Guest essayist

As a teenager, I fell head over heels for a rocker (didn't we all?). My rocker spoke to me where I was in life ... he spoke to my troubles and my "dreamed about" romance. As I've aged, his music continues to speak the American life to me.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are known for interacting with their fans and providing a top-notch show. He was scheduled to perform in Buffalo and I was thrilled to attend his sold-out concert with my husband. While our seats were far from the stage and up a bit, the big screens allowed all to watch the stage performance and be connected to the show. I left the show ...